Decision Reversed: Bridgette Digerolamo's Legal Battle
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On this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla discusses Bridgette Digerolamo's turbulent legal journey with attorney Jacob Longman. Bridgette Digerolamo's arrest on aggravated assault charges during a flash flood event led to a prolonged legal battle, culminating in a surprising twist during the 2023 trial and the aftermath of the case that rose all the way to the Louisiana Supreme Court. Timestamps: 04:30 Charges and Trial Process 07:02 Lack of Resources in Investigation 10:53 Speedy Trial Rights 12:38 Jury Verdict: Not Guilty 13:41 Jury Deliberations 21:50 Unusual Legal Situation 23:51 Declaration of Mistrial 26:20 Supreme Court Appeal 31:04 Relief and Elation 42:16 Personal Impact of Legal Proceedings 47:17 Unusual Verdict in Steele's Case 52:02 Questions Surrounding Judge's Actions Tags: #louisianaunfiltered #BridgetteDigerolamo #kiranchawla #podcast #unfilteredwithkiran #news #crime #Louisiana #EBR Local Sponsors for this episode include: Neighbors Federal Credit Union: Another Chance Bail Bonds: Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
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